Effectively manage projects, resources, and staff while providing expert technical guidance in geotechnical engineering across diverse projects in both public and private sectors and ensure strict adherence to applicable guidelines
Perform geotechnical design, investigation, and analysis for buildings and infrastructure projects, including residential/commercial buildings, bridges, highways, railways, airports, pipelines, and levees/basins
Direct and supervise subsurface explorations, laboratory testing, and geotechnical data interpretation to ensure a high-quality, timely, and within-budget delivery of the projects
Perform geotechnical design and analysis for shallow and deep foundations, earthworks recommendations, slope stability and seepage analyses, lateral earth pressure calculations, and other pertinent analyses in support of a wide range of projects in public and private sectors
Supervise and lead geotechnical support during construction of geotechnical elements, including shallow and deep foundations, grading, utility trenching, and other earthwork operations
Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and governmental personnel, ensuring that all geotechnical concerns are addressed comprehensively
Mentor and train junior geotechnical engineers and foster their professional development
Play an active role in professional associations

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering suffices; a master's degree in geotechnical engineering is preferred
10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering practice with an emphasis on geotechnical design and analysis, geotechnical field investigation, and construction supervision
The successful candidate should be a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Kentucky or Indiana
Local experience and familiarity with the local engineering practice
Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working
Geotechnical background including fundamental knowledge of principles of geotechnical engineering, soil and rock mechanics, pavement engineering, and groundwater hydrology
Experience in construction oversight for foundation and pavement construction and earthwork observation
Experience with geotechnical engineering software; SlopeW, GeoStudio
Familiarity with AASHTO standards, guidelines, and deliverables
Demonstrated ability to lead small to medium-scale geotechnical projects and manage field geologists and engineers
Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record
Must be able to pass a background check for clearance to work on various private and government facilities.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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